2023 Suzuki GSX-8S

2023 Suzuki GSX-8S

GSX-8S is a fresh, naked street fighter destined to set a new bar for rideability and performance. It offers endless possibilities winning performance, confidence-inspiring controllability, and optimal comfort to all riders. Infinitely rideable, it’s ideal for every kind of outing. It’s sporty, fun, and highly capable.

• New design geared to delivering an exciting and smooth ride to all riders.

• Unique styling with an aggressive, mass-forward look that is slim, balanced and compact.

• Suzuki Intelligent Ride System rider support electronics for optimal handling in all conditions.

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In developing GSX-8S, Suzuki’s engineers looked at creating a motorcycle that is fully focused on the rider. The GSX-8S responds to the demands of riders of varying experience levels looking for the ideal package with approachable riding/body size plus features and specifications that make riding pure joy.

This result is a big step forward with a compact, yet powerful engine, chassis that contributes to straight-line stability, nimble handling, and a winning combination of features to thrill.

The GSX-8S has a newly developed 776cm3 parallel-twin DOHC engine that delivers a fine balance of smooth, controllable power from low rpm and the pleasant feeling of free-revving performance to the high end.

GSX-8S is ideal for all riders. It offers both excitement and controllability for a manageable ride, so riders can focus on the fun.

This new engine introduces Suzuki Cross Balancer, which suppresses vibration for smoother operation and contributes to a lightweight powerplant that is more compact from front to rear.

Finally, the six-speed transmission realizes smooth shifting and improved controllability, and Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) helps reduce fatigue on long rides and contributes to smoother shifting.

Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS) is a system that better supports the rider in matching performance to the riding conditions, surface, or preferred riding style, resulting in a more pleasurable ride.

• Bi-directional Quick Shift system (with ON/OFF) provides quicker and smoother operation without the need to operate the clutch lever

• Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS) offers 3 modes and allows the rider to match the performance of the bike to the riding conditions

• Ride-by-wire electronic throttle to respond faithfully to the rider’s intentions

• ABS system contributes to more stable braking by helping prevent the wheels from locking up, even under hard braking

• Suzuki Easy Start System starts the engine with one quick press of the starter button

• Low RPM Assist helps maintain engine idle speed for smoother and easier starts

The new steel frame developed for the GSX-8S contributes to overall comfort, straight-line stability and nimble handling, letting the rider simply enjoy the ride.